Catherine Tantillo elected Board Chair of Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, Photo by: Marie Papp Photography
Jersey City, New Jersey- March 27, 2024- The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce elected Catherine Tantillo as Chair of its Board of Directors at its annual meeting on March 14, 2024. Tantillo is head of social impact at Lord, Abbett & Co. She was elected alongside 15 new members of its Board of Directors.
Tantillo became the second woman to lead the Hudson Chamber in its 136-year history. She brings a wealth of experience and dedication to advancing the interests of businesses and communities in Hudson County. With a proven record of leadership and commitment, Tantillo's appointment signifies a significant milestone for the Hudson Chamber as it continues its mission towards economic growth and prosperity.
“I am deeply honored to accept the role of Hudson County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair,” Tantillo said. “I am committed to leveraging my experience and passion for our business and nonprofit community and to collaborate with fellow Board members and community stakeholders to address the challenges before us.”
New members joining the Board of Directors include:
Rebecca Acosta of North Hudson Community Action Corporation
Dominick Belfiore of M&T Bank
Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez of The Other Side Dispensary
Charles Burton of LeFrak/Newport Associates Development Company
Jim Conti of the New Jersey Coffee School
Stacy Gemma of Donovan Real Estate
Rashika Mandal of CMIT of Jersey City
Carl Mazzanti of eMazzanti
Philip McGovern, Esq. of Connell Foley LLP
David Ostrowski of Provident Bank
John Pascali of Residence Inn by Marriott of Jersey City
Gerard Pizzillo, Esq. of Genova Burns
Bushra Qureshi of PNC Bank
David Rand of HarrisonRand
Deidra Viney of Express Employment Professionals
“Catherine Tantillo is a transformational leader and an invaluable asset in meeting the needs of our business community,” Emory Edwards, president and CEO of the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, said. “The full slate of officers is representative of our dynamic and diverse business community, and I am proud to serve with all of them.”
The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1888, is Hudson County, New Jersey’s premier, member focused Chamber that promotes economic vitality, quality of life, opportunity, and growth for every sector and segment of our diverse business and nonprofit community by connecting and empowering its members and by advocating for its membership.
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2024 - 2025 Board of Directors of the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, Photo by: Marie Papp Photography